The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Major (Ordnance Corps) Jesse F. Donovan, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy as a member of Headquarters, EIGHTH United States Army, Korea, for heroic action near Kumchon, Korea on 4 and 5 October 1950. On 4 October 1950, Major Donovan, learning that a railway tunnel was blocked by burning and exploding ammunition, and realizing the importance of the tunnel to our advancing forces, proceeded immediately to the site. Intense heat and smoke, and danger from exploding ammunition made entrance to the tunnel extremely hazardous, but Major Donovan and three companions, without regard to their own safety, entered the north end of the tunnel and cleared live ammunition to the edge of the fire. The following day, Major Donovan and his companions entered the south end of the tunnel and completely cleared it of all hazardous ammunition, enabling railway wrecking crews to work in the tunnel in comparative safety. The heroic action of Major Donovan reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.